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By Mayor Pro Tem Laurene Weste

Mayor ProTem Laurene Weste

There is nothing more serene than an early morning walk or jog through our beautiful paseos and extensive trail system. As a City that is consistently recognized as one of the healthiest in the state, Santa Clarita is made up of active residents that love to get out and exercise! Each fall the City organizes the Santa Clarita Marathon, and the 22nd running will take place on Sunday, November 5.

If you have never been to the Santa Clarita Marathon, as either a participant or spectator, I want to invite you to check out the event and see what you’ve been missing. There is still time to register for one of the many racing options, while spectators can scope out a spot along the course or at the finish line to cheer on our runners.

For those still on the fence about running, attending or volunteering during race weekend, here are my 26.2 reasons to love the Santa Clarita Marathon!

You can get health and wellness tips from industry professionals at our Health and Fitness Expo, presented by Boston Scientific, on November 4 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Westfield Valencia Town Center.

Runners will get to experience our beautiful paseos and get a unique view of Santa Clarita on the way to the finish line.

The marathon is run on a Boston Qualifier course, giving participants the chance to qualify for the prestigious Boston Marathon

If 26.2 miles is a few too many, you can always sign up for our Half Marathon, 5K or Mayor’s Walk!

The Kid K gives our youngest runners the opportunity to be healthy and active in a fun run of their very own.

Want to run with your friends or coworkers? Register as a group and compete against other teams for prizes

Cheer on the kids! Students in Santa Clarita have been training for the Final Mile Challenge by running a total of 25 miles since the start of the school year. They will complete their journey toward 26.2 miles on race day.

The weather is expected to be cooler for the race than it has been in recent weeks, which is welcome news for both runners and spectators.